Dirt, mud, debris, and tires — an inavoidable love story that no car owner likes.
Wow, that rhymed!
Anyway, if you don’t want to deal with the inconveniences of this love story, use “protection.”
Not that protection!
I meant mud flaps… The accessory that prevents dirt, rain, and mud splashes — or sand and rocks kicking up — from hitting your car.
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If you don’t enjoy washing your car often but still want to keep it clean, you got to invest in some quality Tesla Model 3 mud flaps. (Don’t buy them from Tesla though. More on that later.)
I’ve picked the most practical and best-looking Tesla Model 3 mud flaps to save you the hassle of finding one yourself, especially when all Model 3 mud flaps look the same.
Let’s get started.
At a Glance: Our Top 5 Picks for No-Drill Tesla Model 3 Mud Flaps & Splash Guards
- Best Overall: BASENOR
- Best Budget: Motrobe
- Premium Pick: Universal Rally Armor
- Best Visual: ROCCS
- Notable Mention: TSolutions
What to Look for in the Best Tesla Model 3 Mud Flaps?
It Must Be No-Drill
Spend a few minutes shopping and you’ll quickly realize many brands claim “no drilling is required” for their product.
Is this legitimate?
For many, drilling and Tesla are two words they don’t want in the same sentence.
Yet here’s the truth:
Most brands claiming “no drilling” actually require at least a pair of holes to secure the mud flaps in place.
Aside from the product sold by Tesla, we found only a few exceptions.
When looking for aftermarket Tesla Model 3 mud flaps, don’t believe the brand claims at face value.
Dig deeper to find out whether customers agree.
We found that most mud flaps require some drilling — even if just tiny holes in the plastic wheel well.
Rigid vs. Flexible Materials
Consider the best material type for your situation based on your driving conditions.
For serious off-road use, a rigid material is a bad choice as the flaps may break under strong impact.
In such instances, a rubber material is your best choice.
Since most people won’t be putting their Model 3 through the wringer, either a rigid or flexible material should work just fine.
Avoiding Paint Damage
Some mud flaps extend beyond the wheel well and to the vehicle’s body, which actually does wonders for the style and overall look.
Couple that with side skirts, a rear spoiler, a front lip, and a rear diffuser and you have the perfect body kit for a sporty Model 3.
However, when the guards extend way too much downward, they’re likely to hit the road.
Also, protruding outward beyond the wheel’s width may impact aerodynamic drag and range at high speeds.
(It may be barely noticeable: ± 1% max would be my guess.)
Consider also that many mud flaps of this type rest on the vehicle’s paint.
If the material is rigid and it rests on the paint, vibration may cause paint damage in the area of contact.
To counter this, you have multiple strategies at your disposal. Either of these should help you avoid permanent paint damage.
- Pick rubbery mud flaps.
- Pick mud flaps that don’t rest on the vehicle’s paint but rather on OEM attachments.
- Add in-between protection between the mud flaps and the vehicle’s paint before installation. This can be a paint protection film, ceramic coating, or quality double-sided tape.
Based on the criteria above, let’s look at Tesla’s mud flaps and the rest of the options available.
| IMAGE | PRODUCT | |
|---|---|---|
Best Overall  | BASENOR
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Best Budget  | Motrobe
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Premium Pick  | Universal Rally Armor
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Best Visual  | ROCCS
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Notable Mention  | TSolutions
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What Is the Best Tesla Model 3 Mud Flap?
There are several Tesla Model 3 mud flaps available in the market. But I found Basenor to be the best one.
It checks all the boxes. You won’t need to do any drilling, there won’t be any paint damage, it won’t let any debris accumulate, and it’s of great quality.
The runner-up mud flap for me is from Motrobe. It looks great, has great quality, and is less prone to paint damage.
How I Picked the Best Mud Flaps for This List
To determine the best mud flaps for Tesla Model 3, we evaluated each mud flap on the parameters I discussed above.
- First, I only picked no-drill mud flaps.
- Second, I looked for mud flaps that have a flexible material.
- Third, I made sure that enough owners confirmed these products don’t damage the paint.
With that aside, let’s review each product. We’ll start with the OEM mud flaps and the reason why they shouldn’t be your preferred choice.
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Tesla Model 3 OEM Mud Flaps?
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room.
Why would you even consider products other than those offered by Tesla?
Aside from the premium price tag, there are a few cons that motivate people to try third-party products.
One such problem is that although you get four pieces, they’re meant for the front of the car. No rear mud flaps are included.
Model 3 owner Warren explained another issue in the comments section:
Thanks for your research Zac. I just installed the Tesla brand mud flaps/splash guards on our new Model 3. They hit the road a lot and with their design, I’m a bit worried about them collecting and hiding debris.
In short, Tesla’s mud flaps are longer than necessary.
Given their design, there’s a high likelihood they will collect debris — and if you let dirt build for too long, it may even damage your paint.
Some customers don’t like how Tesla’s mud flaps look either.
If you are the type of person that likes everything OEM and don’t mind having your flaps hit the road while driving, consider them.
Most people end up satisfied with their OEM mud flaps after all — and both Tesla material and videos online will help you install them easily:
However, if you want to save money and avoid some of the cons Tesla’s mud flaps have, then keep on reading.
Pros:
Fits: All Model 3 years and trims
✅ OEM attachment. No-drilling required.
✅ Great fit
✅ Good-looking design that matches your car
Cons:
❌ Expensive
❌ Longer than necessary. May hit the road often while driving.
❌ May accumulate dirt
❌ No rear mud flaps / splash guards
Best Tesla Model 3 Mud Flaps Overall: BASENOR
BASENOR often takes our “best overall” product selections — and for good reason.
Their rating is typically closer to the 4 to 4.3-star average, but the sheer number of ratings is a reflection of their strong sales — and these mud flaps are no exception with nearly 3000+ ratings.
Many YouTube personalities like Dirty Tesla reviewed the product favorably and go into greater detail on why these mud flaps are awesome.
A more recent unboxing/installation YouTube video comes from Michael Aquino. Commenters suggest his “instructions are better than the manufacturer’s.”
In his video, he confirmed “these [mud flaps] require no drilling whatsoever”.
The build quality of these mud flaps is decent for the price (not flimsy, not the most rigid either).
The big downside is that these mud flaps rest on the paint surface and may cause paint damage with vibration as dirt accumulates.
To circumvent this, many owners apply paint protection film (PPF) or ceramic coating in the area before installation.
Others install their flaps with some rubber washers or double-sided tape to avoid direct paint-to-guards contact.
Basenor also offers a Model Y variant which may be of interest to many reading this article.
With reports of clear instructions, a perfect fit, and no noticeable impact in range, BASENOR offers the best bang for your dollar.
Pros:
Fits: All Model 3 years and trims
✅ Very reasonable price
✅ No-drilling design
✅ #1 best seller. 600+ positive ratings on Amazon.
✅ Perfect fit
✅ Easy to install. Clear instructions included.
Cons:
❌ May accumulate dirt
❌ May impact efficiency (albeit not noticeably)
Best Tesla Model 3 Mud Flaps on a Budget: Motrobe
In my opinion, Motrobe’s mud flaps look much better than any similarly priced alternative. And at the time of this writing, they’re slightly cheaper. Hence our “best on a budget” pick.
Many customers compare the quality of this set of mud flaps to Tesla’s original parts, claiming it “looks as if it came from the factory.”
This product also comes with all the installation tools you need, making for an easy installation.
However, some customers feel misled by the “no drilling” claim.
Although the rear flaps can be installed without drilling at all, some people had to drill holes in the thin plastic on each front wheel well to fasten the front splash guard.
Also, its design that spreads to the side and back of the car makes it look more aesthetic, but can also introduce some increased drag concerns.
This is nothing to worry about. The difference in drag is too small to matter as confirmed by a customer who said, “It may make a slight difference [in range]… I haven’t noticed any.”
The black color matches the original black Model 3 perfectly, and it makes for a unique contrast on a white Model 3 (or any other color for that matter).
So overall these are definitely mud flaps you should consider.
Pros:
Fits: All Model 3 years and trims
✅ Great-looking design
✅ OEM look and feel
✅ Easy installation
✅ Flexible material. Less prone to paint damage.
Cons:
❌ Not 100% drill-free
❌ May accumulate dirt
❌ May impact efficiency (albeit not noticeably)
Premium Pick: Universal Rally Armor
Rally Armor offers a more aggressive yet premium look with its set of mud flaps.
Their thicker and more flexible urethane material (versus semi-rigid ABS plastic most brands offer) makes this set more durable — even under heavy off-road use.
No pre-drilled holes or mounting points are made on this universal product so expect additional work to fit the flaps into place.
However, with their flat design, it’s virtually impossible for mud and snow to build up — and coupled with the rubbery material, cleaning them is as easy as it can get.
They aren’t cheap though.
Unlike Chinese plastic alternatives, these are high-quality mud flaps from a renowned brand, and as such, they come at a slight premium.
You can also purchase this set on Amazon.
They also come available in multiple color combinations to please all tastes.
Pros:
Fits: Universal
✅ Most durable
✅ Flexible and higher-quality material
✅ Flat design that avoids dirt accumulation
✅ Easy to clean
Cons:
❌ Expensive
❌ Universal. Additional installation work required.
Best (Visual) Carbon Fiber Tesla Model 3 Mud Flaps: ROCCS
ROCCS offers a beautifully designed set of carbon fiber mud flaps at a tempting price.
Many Model 3 owners purchase this set to match other carbon fiber aftermarket products (like spoilers or diffusers).
For aesthetics, these are the mud flaps of choice.
For practical purposes? Not so much.
They get the job of decreasing rocks and mud from hitting the car, but the drilling issue comes up again: These require small holes on the front plastic liners to hold the top of the flaps.
You may be able to “drill” these holes with a thin nail, pin, or screws themselves.
According to some Model 3 owners, the fit is good but not perfect — and this set of mud flaps suffers from a common problem:
The rear flaps have a tab to secure the top of the flaps into place, but this tab tends to pop up too easily.
Many complain that it will pop out often during car washes — and the inconvenience of “staying on top of them” isn’t worth it.
So although this product comes with all necessary bolts, nuts, and screwdrivers and installation is pretty straightforward, their product sacrifices practicality for aesthetics.
It’s ideal for Model 3 owners who want to match their look with other carbon fiber aftermarket products.
Pros:
Fits: All Model 3 years and trims
✅ Decent fit
✅ Beautiful carbon fiber design
✅ Comes with installation & trim tools
✅ Easy to install
Cons:
❌ Rear tabs may pop out easily
❌ May accumulate dirt
Notable Mention: TSolutions
Among all brands claiming “no drilling required,” we found TSolutions to be a legitimate one.
(That is, all their customers agree.)
The brand uses creative engineering to attach these mud flaps to existing OEM attachments.
As a result, the mud flaps don’t require any holes or rest on top of the paint, making any paint damage virtually impossible.
Despite said benefits, I was hesitant to recommend the brand for one reason…
Their website sucks. It looks like it was designed in 1999.
But after witnessing many forum discussions raving about the product — and finding out it’s sometimes available on Amazon — I gave in.
Although priced at a slight premium, with a design that accounts for every pain point of Model 3 owners, TSolutions deserves our recommendation.
They offer quality, stress-free Model 3 mud flaps — no holes, no paint damage, good looks, and a semi-flexible material for durability.
Unfortunately, the product has been out of stock for a while. And at this point, it’s unclear if it’ll come back.
Pros:
Fits: All Model 3 years and trims
✅ Truly no-drilling design
✅ No possibility of paint damage
✅ Flat design that avoids dirt accumulation
✅ Semi-flexible material. Good expected durability.
Cons:
❌ Somewhat expensive
❌ Clumsy website
❌ Has been out of stock for a while
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Final Thoughts: Best Tesla Model 3 Mud Flaps
Ultimately, Basenor provides mud flaps that do the job while avoiding all the typical drawbacks of competing companies.
Their sheer popularity and great reviews make them a safe bet for most Tesla owners.
Despite their modest design, the flaps look remarkably excellent in every aspect — and it’s evident that they were designed by someone who knew exactly what the Tesla community desired.
If these aren’t available, you can consider Motrobe which is equally good from all perspectives — and depending on the day, might be selling at a lower price.
Zac Ludicrous
Mechanical engineer by profession. TSLA shareholder before the hype. EV enthusiast all day long. Zac enjoys learning about the future of battery technology, autonomy, and EVs. He considers Tesla Model 3 the most important vehicle of the 21st century -- and is in a quest to improve the ownership experience of every Model 3 owner he possibly can.These 5 rare tips can save you so much time and stress – and few owners know about them (even after years of ownership). Sign up below to learn more. It's free!
